Business Compliance Manager

Location: Plympton, Devon
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum

We’re one of the South West’s leading metal fabricators and an award-winning employer. Based at our modern Plympton facility, we operate a fantastic range of up-to-date machinery and deliver interesting, technically challenging projects where no two days are the same.

We are now seeking an experienced Business Compliance Manager to play a key strategic role in driving compliance, safety, and continuous improvement across the business.

The Role

The Business Compliance Manager will lead the organisation’s efforts in regulatory compliance, workplace health & safety, and environmental management, ensuring adherence to recognised standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 18001.

This role is critical in shaping operational excellence, mitigating risk, and supporting long-term sustainable growth. A strong manufacturing background is essential, with welding and fabrication experience highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance across quality, environmental, and health & safety systems

• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate compliance and environmental risks

• Lead investigations into compliance breaches and implement corrective actions using 8D methodology

• Manage and support PPAP documentation and approval for new and modified products

• Carry out regular site inspections, risk assessments, and incident (near miss and hazard) investigations

• Ensure machinery compliance, including PUWER, LOLER, LEV testing, and PAT testing

• Manage contractor compliance, including inductions, RAMS, and permits to work

• Promote environmental awareness and engagement, including net zero reporting and target setting

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (desirable)

• NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA, or equivalent professional certification (desirable)

• Proven experience managing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 18001 standards

• Strong working knowledge of 5S/6S Lean methodologies, 8D problem-solving, and PPAP documentation

• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills

• Manufacturing background essential; welding and fabrication experience highly desirable

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000

• Modern manufacturing environment with advanced equipment

• Varied, challenging projects

• Supportive, award-winning employer

• Opportunity to make a real strategic impact across the business

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To find out more about this role, contact Chris Henry on 01803 840 844 now!